Lizzie Peterson
"“The Earth is what we all have in common.” —Wendell Berry"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO26plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO68pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO24milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1,170minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO160gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO390minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
Lizzie's actions
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 60 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Lizzie Peterson 10/15/2018 11:52 AMgetting some fresh air in this brisk weather -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Lizzie Peterson 10/12/2018 8:21 AMI could be better at re purposing some furniture rather than buying new. -
Lizzie Peterson 10/12/2018 8:20 AMHad to take advantage of the last of the warmth with a jog :) -
Lizzie Peterson 10/12/2018 8:19 AMJust got back from a brisk walk with the pup and my friend Jess :) -
Lizzie Peterson 10/09/2018 6:45 PMMight be the last day of this warm weather and sunshine...had to get out and soak it up. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Lizzie Peterson 10/08/2018 2:02 PMBuying seasonal produce instead of produce that has to be shipped long distances. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Do Nature ActivitiesWhat did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and touch?
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Lizzie Peterson 10/08/2018 1:54 PMHeaded out for a bike ride!